Council members seek quorum for meeting

City Council members are looking for a quorum of three tonight to
appoint new members to replace two ousted leaders in a recent recall
election.

A similar agenda last Monday failed when Councilwoman Grace Chapa
didn't attend. She cited ongoing legal issues related to the validity
of the recall election in a letter read to those who had gathered for
the meeting.

Councilmen Frank Hametner and Tommy Knight requested Monday's
meeting and have an identical agenda scheduled for Tuesday in case
Chapa does not show again.

According to the city's charter, if Chapa misses both meetings, her
seat on the five-person council will be vacated.

City Attorney Allen Lawrence said if that happens, he likely will
have to petition a district judge to allow the two remaining council
members to act as a quorum and appoint a third member.

Chapa could not be reached for comment Sunday.

Both meetings are planned for 7 p.m. at City Hall, 600 W. Cleveland
Blvd.